{"product_id":"republic-of-ireland-2002-03-away-shirt-2","title":"Republic of Ireland 2002-03 Away Shirt","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeason Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Republic of Ireland competed in the 2002 FIFA World Cup, advancing from their group before being eliminated in the Round of 16 by Spain after a penalty shootout. Manager Mick McCarthy led the team through the World Cup, but resigned in November 2002 following a difficult start to their UEFA Euro 2004 qualifying campaign, which included defeats to Russia and Switzerland. Don Givens briefly served as caretaker manager before Brian Kerr was appointed in early 2003.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Players\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe squad during this period featured prominent players such as striker Robbie Keane and winger Damien Duff. Robbie Keane scored three goals for Ireland in the 2002 World Cup, including a late equalizer against Germany. Damien Duff was also a key attacking threat for the team. The kit was manufactured by Umbro.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a pre-owned authentic vintage item. All kits sold at The Kit Dealer are carefully verified by our in-house authentication team, washed, and treated - unless clearly listed as brand new with tags.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Kit Dealer","offers":[{"title":"L","offer_id":53088890388761,"sku":"TKD4516","price":160.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/6307\/1160\/files\/dd519142-front_b2ec9058-debf-4d79-8dd9-d47b5f0619af.png?v=1792056894","url":"https:\/\/www.thekitdealer.com\/products\/republic-of-ireland-2002-03-away-shirt-2","provider":"The Kit Dealer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}